Retail Volunteer

• Shelter Charity Shop Ayr

• VO88210

Our shops are at the heart of local communities raising vital funds for our fight against homelessness and bad housing - and they’re powered by our volunteers!

Suggested Involvement: It’s up to you! We have volunteers who support for one hour a week and others who volunteer more. Many people volunteer for a morning or an afternoon each week, but we’ll have a chat about your availability after you’ve applied.

Availability: The shop is open Monday - Saturday 09:30-17:00

Location: Shop in Ayr, KA7 1QL

Supervised by: Community Shop Manager/Assistant Manager

Opportunities include: Front of shop, Customer service, till handling
Preparation/back shop: Sorting, Ragging, Steaming items, Pricing

Why volunteer with Shelter Scotland?

Home is a human right. It's our foundation and it's where we thrive. Yet, every day millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.

We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.

We’re passionate about what we do, and love giving second-hand clothing a chance of going to a good home. Our shop teams ensure fighting the housing emergency never felt so fun.

Experience required

Skills and Experiences Required:

We welcome applications from people with a wide range of skills and experiences. You don’t need to have volunteered or worked in a shop before as full training will be provided. What’s important to us is that you are a team player, open to learning and willing to follow Shelter Scotland’s policies and can be an excellent ambassador for Shelter Scotland. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of bad housing or homelessness.

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Training details

Induction, Learning and Development:
To enable you to take part in this opportunity Shelter Scotland will:

• Welcome you with a Volunteer Handbook


• Provide training, induction, and ongoing support from your Shop Manager to help you feel confident in your role


• Refund any out-of-pocket expenses in line with Shelter Scotland’s volunteer expenses policy

Restrictions

Minimum age: 14
Under 16s need consent

Availability

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Volunteers (aged 14-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more

This volunteering opportunity is also advertised across South Ayrshire.

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